Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Tortilla de Godzilla

Tortilla de Godzilla
 What you need:

  • 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and mashed
  • 2 green chile peppers, seeded and diced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 4 large whole-wheat tortillas
  • 2/3 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated low-fat Monterey Jack cheese

How to prepare:

1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned. Drain the fat.
2. Stir in the beans, chile pepper, and chili powder, and cook until hot. Remove from the heat.
3. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds, then fill each tortilla with half the mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, and roll each tortilla tightly into a tube.
Makes 4 servings. Calories per serving: 270; Protein: 21 g; Carbs: 32 g; Fat: 9 g; Saturated fat: 4 g; Sodium: 341 mg; Fiber: 6 g